DISQUS

TheWealthSquad · 6 months ago

Too often we measure wealth as simply a number in a bank account or on a net worth statement.

I think wealth should be measured five ways. I talk in detail about it here http://www.askthewealthsquad.com/what-is-wealth/

Relationship with God
Relationship with family/friends
Good health
Good time management
More money incoming than expenses outgoing :) Financial

You have inspired me to improve my health though as I have truly gotten in worse physical shape than I have ever been.

Have a great Fourth of July!!

Early Retirement Extreme · 6 months ago

A comment on your last sentence. I run into enough people to get the impression that if some symptom can be removed with a pill, people would much rather pop a pill than do anything about their underlying lack of health. Health seems to be something people get with health insurance rather than healthy behavior. It's somewhat disheartening.

guinness416 · 6 months ago

Hey, great post! And dead right; it's a little alarming to see people who are focused on the minutiae of their financial situation but don't spare even 15 mins a day to get out of the car and go for a walk. Recently I had a massive and painful canker sore stretched down my throat (don't laugh, the dentist said it was the worst she'd ever seen!) This was such a tiny, minor, insignificant, nothing of a health issue but treating an getting rid of this thing was almost all I could think about for a good ten days. I don't want to spend my retirement like that every day. Like you, I'm also off my peak post-high school fitness of 3 years ago (although still a regular gym goer) and trying to improve that. It's worth the effort.

No Debt Plan · 6 months ago

Fitness and finance issues are so similar.

You know you should spend less than you earn, but you don't.
You know you should exercise more, but you don't.
You know that you should start saving/investing for the future now, but you don't.
You know you should exercise now to stay healthy so that later in life you are healthy, but you don't.

I am the exact same way. When I finish my MBA program in August I am starting an exercise and proper diet (not dieting) lifestyle change.

Curmudgeon · 5 months ago

NDP: Don't wait until August - start today!

Steve, I think I said something similar in two earlier posts. I can't agree more.

Steve · 5 months ago

@Curmudgeon: You did! Your thoughts on regular exercise were what made me think of writing this post...

MoneyEnergy · 5 months ago

When you put it that way (choose to die young and rich or old and just middle-class), I'd rather live long and healthy too. Of course it's best to have both:) But I think I agree - it's tolerable to not have enough money, since most people are in that boat - but it's really scary when something's wrong with your body. Like not being able to walk on your own, or even breathe properly. We take these things for granted when we're young. Lately I'm slowly getting back to trying to eat better. I need to do it gradually so that I can make a permanent change. I've been vegetarian for 10 years, but that's not enough since it's still easy to eat unhealthy foods on a vegetarian diet.

Enrique S · 5 months ago

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Most people don't take the time to take care of themselves (just look around for the proof). They're neglecting their greatest resource, and go for a quick fix (a pill) when something goes wrong. Why strive to make lots of money if you won't be around to enjoy it?

Carrie...On The Cheap · 5 months ago

Hey, great story. I completely agree. My health is my top priority. Way to relate it back to finances :)

College Degrees · 5 months ago

Great point! Wow I actually never thought of health like this before. I agree, there is no point in being rich if you're too sick to even enjoy your wealth and the same with family. Family is the most important thing to me so at first I didn't agree with what you said about putting your health even before your family. But then I got thinking about it and realized that the healthier you are the better chance you have of living longer. Which in the long run means more time with your family.

Watch Movies Online · 4 months ago

really it is, there is nature,,,,,,

socialmaker · 3 months ago

I think people need a more personal approach when it comes to doctors. I know i have a doctor which takes care of my problems(prosolution) and he is so nice. He always knows me by name, he's friendly and i gladly attent every meeting.

tabathalupien · 2 months ago

It's all about how you see life and your role in it. Some people have a inner drive to succeed, to get rich and famous but forget that on the road they abuse their mental and physical health. I don't spend money on gym memberships or diet pills because I found a free online weight loss program. I try to work just as much as my health allows me and I spend the money to stay healthy and happy.